The world is sharing and offering support to the UK.

World leaders have expressed their condolences and offered support to Britain following the terrorist attack in London. Meanwhile, the British government held an emergency meeting.

Police dogs were brought to the scene of the attack at Borough Market on the morning of June 4 - Photo: Reuters

Newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed that Paris stands with London “more than ever,” according to The Guardian on June 4th. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also condemned the attack on London and directed support for London through official channels.

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Australia was praying for and sharing its grief with Britain, while Foreign Minister Julie Bishop declared Canberra's readiness to help London respond to the attacks.

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker also expressed his condolences to the victims and their families in the London attacks.

"No one should be forced to live in fear, regardless of their race, religion, or political beliefs," said New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English.

US President Donald Trump had previously shared on Twitter and offered support to the UK. The White House said Trump also had a phone call with British Prime Minister Theresa May. During the conversation, the US president condemned the terrorist attacks in London and reiterated his commitment to supporting London in investigating and bringing those responsible for the attacks to justice.

He held an emergency meeting.

Prime Minister May has temporarily stepped away from her campaigning in preparation for the parliamentary election and is expected to chair an emergency meeting with the government's Cobra crisis committee on the morning of June 4th, local time.

The meeting will be attended by UK security and intelligence leaders, ministers, and senior officials. London Mayor Sadiq Khan will also participate. The London Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism unit is leading the investigation into the attacks.

Mrs. May returned to her office that night after hearing about the attack to receive updates on the incident. It is unclear whether the election campaign will be affected. However, for the time being, a campaign event scheduled for June 4th with the Labour leader is likely to be postponed, according to the BBC.

The Telegraph also reported that British politicians are under pressure to postpone the election after the country experienced its second terrorist attack in just two weeks. Following the attack, many people also called for the election to be postponed on social media.

British armed police officers appear at the scene of the London Bridge attack. Photo: Reuters

According to TTO